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Taking a Bite Out of Virtual Schooling: Creating the Big Apple's Handbook

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
9:25 AM – 10:10 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: A707
Session Type: Explore and Engage

    Presenter(s)

  • NG

    Nicole Galante, Ph.D

    Director, Evaluation Team NYSED TRLE Project
    Stony Brook University
    Miller Place, New York, United States

  • IG

    Izzy Galante

    Project Coordinator, TRLE Evaluation Team
    Stony Brook University
    Miller Place, New York, United States

  • AP

    Al Pisano, EdD

    Project Manager, TRLE Evaluation Team
    Stony Brook University
    Miller Place, New York, United States

  • Christina Pisano (she/her/hers)

    Research Coordinator, TRLE Evaluation Team
    Stony Brook University
    Miller Place, NY, United States

  • AC

    Amie Cullen

    Communications Director, TRLE Evaluation Team
    Stony Brook University
    Miller Place, NY, United States

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • Christina Pisano (she/her/hers)

    Research Coordinator, TRLE Evaluation Team
    Stony Brook University
    Miller Place, NY, United States

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Abstract Description :

Join the New York State TRLE team as they present the process of crafting the state's first handbook for virtual schools. This session offers a unique opportunity for participants to engage in discussions about establishing and maintaining virtual schooling best practices. Learn from the experiences shaping online education's future in New York and contribute to a pivotal dialogue aiming to set high standards for virtual learning. Discover actionable strategies for creating robust virtual learning environments and contribute to a living dialogue that will influence New York's virtual schooling blueprint. Perfect for educators and leaders eager to influence educational excellence on state-level education initiatives.

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: virtual school, handbook, best practices, online learning, digital education

Learning Objectives:

  • ...identify key components of New York's virtual schools handbook, discuss strategies for effective online teaching, and collaborate on sustaining educational best practices.
  • ...contribute insights for continuous improvement, and incorporate learned principles into their own virtual classrooms.